Unified Development Ordinance (UDO)

The purpose of the Unified Development Ordinance (PDF) is to protect the

• public health
• safety
• and general welfare

of the citizens and landowners of Currituck County; and to implement the policies and objectives of county-adopted plans addressing the county’s growth and development.

Currituck County current Unified Development Ordinance was last amended on October 23, 2023.

• Table of Contents (PDF)
• Chapter 1 – General Provisions (PDF)
• Chapter 2 – Administration (PDF)
• Chapter 3 – Zoning Districts (PDF)
• Chapter 4 – Use Standards (PDF)
• Chapter 5 – Development Standards (PDF)
• Chapter 6 – Subdivision and Infrastructure Standards (PDF)
• Chapter 7 – Environmental Protection Standards
• Chapter 8 – Nonconformities (PDF)
• Chapter 9 – Enforcement (PDF)
• Chapter 10 – Definitions and Measurements (PDF)
• Table of Amendments (PDF)

Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendments

• PB 24-07 Currituck County
  Request for an amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance, Chapter 5. Design Standards, to remove the multi-family design standard that requires the minimum ground finished floor elevation to be elevated two feet above established or finished grade.
  Adopted:  April 1, 2024
  Text Amendment (PDF)
• PB 24-06 Currituck County
  Request for an amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance, Chapter 3. Zoning Districts, to reestablish dimensional standards for existing lots and minor subdivision lots in the Agriculture and Single Family Residential-Mainland Zoning Districts.
  Adopted:  April 1, 2024
  Text Amendment (PDF)
• PB 23-34 Kellogg Supply Company
  Request for an amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance, Chapter 4: Use Standards, Chapter 5: Development Standards, and Chapter 10: Definitions and Measurement, to add a new Home Improvement Sales Establishment use consisting of retail sales with increased outdoor storage and sales areas to accommodate larger items such as lumber.
  Adopted: March 4, 2024
  Text Amendment (PDF)
• PB 23-29 Currituck County
  Request for an amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance, Chapter 2. Administration, and Chapter 3. Zoning Districts, to allow more flexibility for conditional zoning conceptual development plans and to expand minor modifications.
  Adopted:  February 19, 2024
  Text Amendment (PDF)
• PB 23-27 HOM Development, LLC
  Request for an amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance, Chapter 4, Section 4.2.5.A. Extractive Industry, to allow existing mines to expand up to 50% of the total site area provided the existing mine has been in operation for 12 months and has been in good standing for the past 12 months.
  Adopted:  January 16, 2024
  Text Amendment (PDF)

Zoning Map

The zoning map represents zoning designations as listed in the Currituck County Unified Development Ordinance and approved by the Board of Commissioners.  For property specific zoning information, the Interactive Online Mapping should be accessed.

Administrative Manual

The administrative manual (PDF) is intended to assist in the administration of the Unified Development Ordinance.  The manual consolidates information in the development review process and helps applicants understand the procedures and requirements.  In an effort to ease the review process, the manual also includes:

• application forms,
• review checklists,
• and submittal and fee schedules.

Stormwater Manual

The stormwater manual (PDF) is intended to provide guidance in appropriate BMP selection, design criteria to meet stormwater regulations, and proper BMP maintenance.  The manual also includes:

• required forms,
• submittal checklists for stormwater plans,
• and guidance for determining runoff rates.

*Note: the items under the Design Checklists is in Excel.